Søren Andersen (Glenn Hughes) – Guitar Rig Rundown - MNPR Soundcheck

🎸 Rig Rundown: Søren Andersen — Glenn Hughes’ Guitar Mastermind 🎸 Join host Chris Archela for an in-depth Rig Rundown with Søren Andersen, who’s been Glenn Hughes’ guitarist for over 17 years. In this episode, Søren gives us a complete tour of his live setup — from guitars to amps to pedals — and shares insights from nearly two decades on the road with the Voice of Rock. Søren walks us through his gear lineup, including two Fender Stratocasters and two Gibson SGs, explaining how each contributes to his tone. He also breaks down his pedalboard, amp rig, and stereo in-ear monitor setup, revealing how he achieves the authentic sounds of Glenn’s legendary collaborators — from Ritchie Blackmore and Tony Iommi to Joe Bonamassa and Mel Galley. Beyond the gear, Søren talks about the importance of stage volume, tone balance, and communication on stage, as well as his enduring relationship with Marshall Amps — including a chance meeting with Paul Marshall in a bar! He even shares how he first landed the gig with Glenn, and the secrets to keeping it all these years. This is one of our favorite rundowns yet — Søren is not only a phenomenal player but also one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet. Don’t miss this deep dive into tone, technique, and the life of a world-class guitarist. 👇 Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 00:45 - First UK Show, early arrival and setup 01:15 - Glenn Hughes 'fly in' shows 02:00 - 50 Years of Loud 02:55 - Marshall JCM 800 03:40 - Stage levels 04:40 - DiMarzio Virual Vintage Blues pickups 05:42 - Shure SM57 Mic Placement 07:10 - $650 1975 Fender Statocaster 09:05 - Sure GLX-D+ Wireless System 11:00 - Soren Anderson's Pedal Board 12:30 - Marshall Stereo cab setup 17:30 - Doing justice to Glenn's guitarists 18:18 - Gisbon Custom Shop SG - Blue! 21:00 - Relying on loaner gear for fly in shows 22:37 - Strings 23:55 - In Ear Monitors 26:19 - Boss Pedalboard roller carry-on case 27:10 - Getting the Glenn Hughes gig 28:45 - Bl***y Drummers!! - Ash Sheehan 30:26 - Keeping the Glenn Hughes gig 32:39 - Wrap-up. 📺 Subscribe for more Rig Rundowns, gear talk, and interviews with the pros! 👍 Like • 💬 Comment • 🔔 Hit the bell to stay updated Follow MNPR On our Socials: ✅  / mnprmagazine   ✅https://x.com/mnprmagazine ✅  / mnprmagazine   #MNPRMagazine #MNPR #Music #Magazine #Interview #RigRundown #Soundcheck #SorenAndersen #GlennHughes #GuitarGear #MarshallAmps #FenderStratocaster #GibsonSG #GuitarRig #Guitarist #JoeBonamassa #TonyIommi #MelGalley #RitchieBlackmore #Trapeze #DeepPurple #BlackCountryCommunion #guitar #jcm800 #marshallamps #marshall #line6 #sure